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What have you done well and not so well?
Sunnyskies2283 posted a topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
For people that have been sleeved for a bit, what have you done well and what are you struggling with? Here's my list (I'm 5 months out)ç Victories: 1. Exercise (although slipping a bit last 2 weeks) 2. Portion control, logging, measuring, and planning 3. Protein selections 4. Avoiding sweets and bad carbs 4. Water (quantity and waiting 30 minutes) Struggles: 1. Eating slow - never do it really. 2. Caffeine - drinking coffee. 3. Not enough fruits and vegetables. 4. Have on a few occasions had a couple alcoholic drinks. Surgeons rule is absolutely none for a full year. -
Lower-end BMI Sleeve Surgery. Any others?
ChrisWatts replied to Kevineastwest's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hey just do it. Worth spending the money to stop that never ending cycle of yo yo dieting. Plus having a wardrobe full of UK size 10 12 14 and 16 and then never having anything in the right size to wear. 4 days post op doing everything I should and just back from 1 hours walk. I may be posting silly talk but BMI start of 32 is potentially a BMI start of 42 1 year away. If all my health issues plus not drinking alcohol go to plan and I have no unforeseen complications, I have now taken responsibility for my own life health mobility confidence and happiness . Go low BMI. Girls x -
Lower-end BMI Sleeve Surgery. Any others?
ChrisWatts replied to Kevineastwest's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Hi I'm 4 days post and similar to you in as much as my BMI was 32 and I also self paid as I spent 40 years yo yo dieting. Drinking too much alcohol and generally over indulging.i am 61 and could no longer bare to see my 13 stone reflection so decided to use the sleeve to gain control of my body and mind.i am feeling surprisingly well for 4 days post and find the easiest way to get fluids down is with warm drinks ie broth. I'm thinking if all continues to improve at this rate I've done the right thing for me. I really hope every one is feeling good, well and better about themselves Oh yes I will not weigh myself until my post op appointment with my lovely surgeon Mr Hamouda from Tunbridge Wells who uses a 34fr Bougie as standard. ???? -
male only 9 days since post gastric sleeve,,,,, Got some hunger issues,,,,
Lucky Dog posted a topic in The Guys’ Room
But mostly food protein not getting enought. Just feeling tired,,,, Know I shouldn't take Tylenol pm or lunesta. During the day,,,, But I've always escaped towards sleep,,,, Luckily no alcohol. I need a kick in the ass for out side and gym activities -
My surgeon mentioned it on several occasions. Sees more folks become alcoholics with RNY rather than VSG. That's what his take was.
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Went to the gym the day before and the day after Thanksgiving...... Had to work off all of that alcohol I drank......I mean, food I ate!!!!!!! LOL. Did not worry or fret about what to eat, what not to eat, should I have this, should I not have this. Living the banded life during the holidays for the second year....... No more dieting mentality for this old girl!!!!!!!
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So yesterday was all about spoonfuls for me. I wanted stuffing....I wanted sweet potato, I wanted the greenbean casserole, I wanted gravy. I took my roughly 3 oz. turkey with a spoonful of gravy, and took a spoonful of everything else. Was it more than I usually eat? Yes. Did I stuff myself like the turkey? No. I made several conscious decisions during the meal. I had alcohol...more than usual but I wanted it. Won't repeat that tonight so it was simply a one off. Had dessert and not of the 100 calorie or sugar-free type. Again...a one off. Didn't even bother to get on the scale this morning. If I gained a bit, so what? Back to eating as usual today. Did not go nuts yesterday...all is well. Hoping this is my new normal for the rest of my life.
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I had my first wine about 4 months postop. Started with just 1/2 glass in the "safety of my own home" since I didn't know how I'd react. Turns out no problem. I have since had many cocktails including whiskey, vodka, and various liquors. Normally I might have 1 or 2 drinks a month, but I had two glasses of wine with Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. And I haven't noticed alcohol affecting me any differently than preop....I can still out drink a football team. But if I have a drink or two a few days in a row (like when I was on vacation), I do develop a little gastritis and will take Prilosec and/or Rolaids until things settle down.
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I will never eat sugar again.
James Marusek replied to bellabloom's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Sugar is probably one of the prime factors in today's epidemic of obesity and diabetes. There are many more artificial sweeteners and natural sweeteners available on the market today. As a result, I believe it is possible to reduce your intake of sugar substantially. But it requires an understanding of what products to avoid. There are natural sugars found in fruit juice and milk which are good. When it comes to fruit juice, I look at the ingredient label and verify (sugar, corn syrup or high fructose corn syrup does not show up on the top five elements listed). If these appear, this is a sugar added product that should be avoided. Otherwise the fruit juice only contains natural sugars which is acceptable. Artificial sweeteners such as Splenda and natural sweeteners such as Stevia are good substitutes. Splenda is good in baking because it is spoon for spoon replacement for sugar in recipes. I use products that say "no sugar added". For example I still drink a hot cup of cocoa during the winter. But it is a "no sugar added" cocoa. I noticed that the grocery stores are even stocking "no sugar added" ice cream now. I also use Adkins products, such as Adkins Treats. These tend to use sugar alcohols for sweeteners. I was diabetic prior to surgery and I am very sensitive about my blood sugar levels. So I periodically measure my blood sugar and these products satisfy my sweet tooth without driving my blood sugar level up. Generally when I buy a product, I first look at the "nutrition facts" label and under Total Carbohydrate label, I look for sugar. If sugars are above 2 grams, I look at the "Ingredients Label". This tells me if processed sugars are a prime ingredient or if it is natural sugars. As a general rule, any ingredient ending in "-ose" is a form of sugar to be avoided. [The exception to this rule is sucralose which is Splenda.] Also corn syrup, corn solid, high fructose corn syrup, cane juice also should be avoided. If any of these ingredients appears in the first five ingredients on the food label, I avoid this product. -
Im 2 weeks out is it possible drinking to much can stretch my sleeve
Babbs replied to waitin2bthin's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Drinking? As in Water? Clear liquids? shakes? I REALLY hope you're not talking about alcohol.... I don't think you can stretch your sleeve with liquids, but you need to still adhere to your NUT's guidelines of how many ounces you drink of water, shakes, Soups, etc.. each day. -
You can dump from sugar free foods sometimes because they use sugar alcohols in place which will make you dump just like sugar if you are prone to dumping. I found that out one night with sugar-free Italian ice :/
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Wls and drug addiction
pinkbunies replied to gigim84's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I've noticed that since my surgery I can't tolerate most medications. I've not had any alcohol yet though I suspect today I'm going to test the waters. I take Xanax for anxiety. I used to take 2 MG and it would calm me down. Now I take 2 MG and it makes me sleepy as ever. I also used to be able to take adderall XR but something about the gastric sleeve and the way it absorbs makes it not effective. Instant release is fine. As far as addictions, I don't think I have any to drugs or alcohol since my surgery. Def. not Alcohol as I haven't had any. -
yes, cross addiction is very common. In many cases, we are "addicted" to food....we use it when we are stressed, sad, happy, depressed, etc. We use it to Celebrate and to soothe us in bad times. A big part of successful WLS is learning how to not use food this way. We have to find another way to deal with our emotions. And yes, in many cases, food is simply replaced with another addiction.... shopping, gambling, drugs, alcohol, sex, exercise, etc. This is where the psych eval, counseling and therapy comes in. You have to find a constructive way to deal with the mental and emotional aspects of your relationship with food. Alcoholism and drug addiction are definitely seen in post WLS patients.
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Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for this community you and I are part of. I avoid food-holidays like a recovering alcoholic avoids Octoberfest so today on Thanksgiving I'll be hiking in the forest with loved ones who share and support my vision for wellness. After the hike we will grill a wild salmon and vegetables outdoors. I'll give great thanks for an active, healthy life, pain-free at goal-weight after years being opiate-addicted for chronic back and knee pain with morbid obesity. Who needs a Big Meal? Not me! Life IS my Big Meal! As you sit down to whatever Big Meal awaits you today give some thought to this question.... What is the metaphorical Big Meal in your life? What grand table are you being invited and challenged to join by your Weight Loss Surgery journey? Maybe it is to live a longer, healthier life to enjoy friends and family. Maybe it is to inspire others who suffer morbid obesity to believe they can be healthy again or to teach your kids to have a healthier relationship with food from the beginning of their lives. Whatever your Big Meal is, consider if the meal you will sit down to later today moves you closer to that vision or further away. Whether you choose to eat carefully or splurge later today do it mindfully, consciously and with compassion for yourself. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
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Everyone have a Happy Thanksgiving. I am thankful for this community you and I are part of. I avoid food-holidays like a recovering alcoholic avoids Octoberfest so today on Thanksgiving I'll be hiking in the forest with loved ones who share and support my vision for wellness. After the hike we will grill a wild salmon and vegetables outdoors. I'll give great thanks for an active, healthy life, pain-free at goal-weight after years being opiate-addicted for chronic back and knee pain with morbid obesity. Who needs a Big Meal? Not me! Life IS my Big Meal! As you sit down to whatever Big Meal awaits you today give some thought to this question.... What is the metaphorical Big Meal in your life? What grand table are you being invited and challenged to join by your Weight Loss Surgery journey? Maybe it is to live a longer, healthier life to enjoy friends and family. Maybe it is to inspire others who suffer morbid obesity to believe they can be healthy again or to teach your kids to have a healthier relationship with food from the beginning of their lives. Whatever your Big Meal is, consider if the meal you will sit down to later today moves you closer to that vision or further away. Whether you choose to eat carefully or splurge later today do it mindfully, consciously and with compassion for yourself. HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!
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I am diagnosing myself here but I am pretty certain I have non alcoholic fatty liver disease I can review my labs on line and view the trends since surgery almost 6 months ago now My Alk-phos is elevated and increases each time I have my blood work done My ALT and AST are also trending upwards all three tests are elevated above normal ranges I don't drink alcohol and haven't for years and years So the only explanation is I have Fatty Liver Disease! Loosing weight and exercising helps!! but obviously in my case it hasn't My Glucose level is 111 although I have not been diagnosed with Diabetes there is a chance I do have issues there plus my triglycerides are still elevated at 172 post surgery Anybody else have these problems?
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I read people who have wls are more likely to abuse drugs or alcohol is this total crap or what? My brother found the article have you guys ever heard this?
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LAP-BAND Friendly Food for the Holiday's
pink dahlia replied to funky_monkey800's topic in LAP-BAND Surgery Forums
I don't do the cooking, we go to relatives ( all good cooks), so I just eat a little of whatevers there and have a little dessert and call it good. My Dr. Said to eat healthy 95 % of the time and not worry about it 5 % of the time. I have a daily battle with sweets, the sweets always win, but Im not interested in other unhealthy foods for the most part ( chips, alcohol, fast food, etc ) so I dont feel bad about the sweets. I think you have to choose your battles wisely, and leave room for a few treats too. Good luck ! Happy Thanksgiving ! -
. I was told that gum is fine but can cause gas and I chew extra that has sugar alcohol in it and I know others that chew gum also
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2 days until liquid diet
briefs199 replied to susancae's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I think I was more nervous about the liquid diet than the surgery itself. It was like an alcoholic knowing she had to go to rehab in a few days. -
If you weren't obese "all" of your life, what is it that caused you to become obese ?
Kindle replied to My Bariatric Life's topic in General Weight Loss Surgery Discussions
I was very active in my teens and 20's .... cross country runner, softball player, ski instructor, raft guide, hiker, mountain biker, backpacker, kayaker, etc. And I could eat whatever I wanted without gaining weight. Then I turned 30 and just like my mom warned, my metabolism slowed down. Then I changed to a career which didn't naturally burns thousands of calories/day. Then I turned 40 and my metabolism really slowed down. Then I got lazy and spent more time on the couch than on the trails and rivers. Then my brother died and I spent over a year and a half mourning his loss with alcohol and food. LOTS of alcohol and food. When I finally woke up from my haze of grief, I realized I had become a miserable FAT person that hurt all the time and couldn't hike or kayak or mountain bike even if I wanted to. And for the first time in almost two years I didn't want to feel miserable anymore. So I did something about it. Now, less than 2 years later, here I am, looking a lot more like the 25 year old I used to be than the 46 year old I had become.- 143 replies
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It's interesting how the attitudes to caffeine in the US are so different from those in the UK. Like Pipinleicester, during my consultations there was no mention of caffeine being an issue. Was warned not to drink sodas but that's for different reasons - the gas, the sugar, chemicals etc etc but luckily I've never liked them so that doesn't affect me. I'm sure if my surgeon or dietician thought that caffeine could have impeded the healing process they would have said so. I drink regular tea at home and have at least a couple of coffees when I'm out and about. I haven't noticed any ill effects. Also there was some research in recent years that said that all non-alcoholic liquids consumed in a day can count towards your hydration targets, not just pure Water. coffee can be a diuretic, but as long as you replace the liquid if you find yourself peeing a lot, and as long as your pee is straw-coloured, and not too dark, then you should be fine. However, as Pipinleicester said, I wouldn't dream of encouraging anyone to go against the advice of their medical team.
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I Have No Motivation That Pushes Me
scrapbasket replied to RiskyGirl21's topic in Fitness & Exercise
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Yes... it easy to eat around the band... and, folks have failed the sleeve for the same reason. The band requires a bit of work--you have to listen to what it is telling you. Many folks simply don't learn how to live with a band, or they don't, or can't, do the requisite follow up visits. sometimes it is the fault of the surgeon, sometimes the fault lays with the patient. With the sleeve, it is a bit harder to cheat, but folks have managed to figure out they can graze all day, or simply eat beyond what their stomachs can hold,and finally they stretch the small stomach to to a point where the surgery is no longer effective. I've seen a lot of posts where folks have gone from the band, to the sleeve, and from the sleeve to RNY bypass. I've seen folks who lived in misery with a procedure for years, and you have wonder why in the world the problem wasn't addressed immediately? That isn't a fault of the surgery if it is allowed go on that long without medical intervention. I've seen posts where WLS patients are asking about drinking alcohol, and not in moderation... really? And they would expect to receive absolution from strangers in order to justify imbibing hundreds of extra calories and sabotaging what they have worked for? As Pogo wisely said, I've I meet the enemy, and he is us.
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@@NewLife'sGr8. I was in shock that rubbing alcohol was put in your water bottle. Shocked. I'm sorry you're experiencing such hateful behavior and saddened that your company tolerates it.
